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ATC L01BC02 · Antineoplastic Agents
Fluorouracil shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Fluorouracil has a reported shortage in 3 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Spain, Belgium), covering 7 products.
Countries3/5
Products7packs or presentations
Short since9 May 20233.5 years ago
Earliest return30 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date3products
Main reasonManufacturing problem
Timeline
ItalySpainBelgium
Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | FLUOROURACILE HIKMA | HIKMA FARMACEUTICA (PORTUGAL) S.A. | 9 May 2023 | not given | Increased demand Elevata richiesta/problemi produttivi |
| IT | FLUOROURACILE HIKMA | HIKMA FARMACEUTICA (PORTUGAL) S.A. | 5 Aug 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| IT | FLUOROURACILE AHCL announced | ACCORD HEALTHCARE, S.L.U. | 27 Nov 2026 | not given | Manufacturing problem Problemi produttivi |
| ES | FLUOROURACILO ACCORD 50 mg/ml SOLUCION INYECTABLE O PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 vial de 100 ml | Accord Healthcare S.L.U. | 7 Jul 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | FLUOROURACILO ACCORD 50 mg/ml SOLUCION INYECTABLE O PARA PERFUSION EFG, 1 vial de 5 ml | Accord Healthcare S.L.U. | 30 Sep 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 | Not stated |
| BE | Fluorouracil Accord Healthcare 50 mg/ml inj./inf. sol. i.v./i.arter. vial 20 ml | Accord Healthcare | 7 Sep 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
| BE | Efudix 5 % ointm. 20 g | Viatris Healthcare | 21 Sep 2026 | 1 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Delay in production |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.